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New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Images of America, Paperback

New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Images of America, Paperback New Brighton’s unique and rich history dates back to 1788. Its location on the Beaver River attracted industries, such as the Townsend Company, Wilson’s Mill, Sherwood Pottery, Standard Horse Nail, Dawes and Myler, and the Pittsburgh Wallpaper Company, and brought immigrants in search of employment to the thriving community. Some businesses that supported the growing town were Kenah’s Apothecary, Milo Wilson’s Butterine store, Bestwick Hardware, A.D. Gilliland Dry Goods, Ewing Brothers, and Stuart Magee’s grocery. Notable citizens included Edward Dempster Merrick, a 19th-century entrepreneur who founded the Merrick Art Gallery; author and journalist Grace Greenwood; and the famous Noss family. New Brighton opens a window to an era of bustling businesses and industries, Junction Park, school days, and yesteryear modes of transportation. It also gives a rare look inside the house known locally as the “Castle,” built in 1894 by 19th-century industrialist Frederick Merrick.

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African Americans of Orangeburg County

African Americans of Orangeburg County Images of America: African Americans of Orangeburg County explores the lives of African Americans in Orangeburg and some of the surrounding towns during the 20th century. Orangeburg has been called “the little town with the big history”–and that it is with over 30 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including the beautiful Edisto Memorial Garden, which is known all over the state. This unique town, which is also the county seat, is the location of four colleges, including two historically black colleges. These schools and the church communities were driving forces during desegregation in the turbulent 1950s and 1960s. South Carolina State University was the site of the Orangeburg Massacre, where three students were killed in 1968. It has taken years for this town to heal from the tragic events that occurred; however, it has more than survived all the struggles and marches to become a better community. This book highlights various achievements and contributions from African Americans who have helped Orangeburg prosper.

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The Webb School of Bell Buckle

The Webb School of Bell Buckle The Webb School of Bell Buckle is the oldest continuously operating boarding school in the South. In Culleoka, Tennessee, in 1870, William Robert “Sawney” Webb Sr. founded the school, and classes were taught in the basement of a Methodist church. Webb’s brother, John Maurice, joined as coprincipal in 1873. Having family ties to the town of Bell Buckle, the Webbs moved the school to its permanent home in 1886. With Sawney known for his drive and discipline and John known for his “saintly character, deep learning, and the gift of imparting it,” according to Vanderbilt University professor emeritus Edwin Mims (Webb School class of 1888), the brothers were a powerful force in education and later became founding members of the Southern Association of Independent Schools. In addition to 10 Rhodes Scholars, the school has produced governors, university presidents, diplomats, CEOs, actors, artists, and several award-winning authors. The Webb School celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2020.

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University of Richmond, Virginia, Campus History, Paperback

University of Richmond, Virginia, Campus History, Paperback For more than 175 years, the history of the University of Richmond has been linked to the history of the city of Richmond itself. These photographs tell the story of Richmond and a school founded by Virginia Baptists in 1830.It is the story of two campus locations with one unique mascot – the Spider. In 1914, on the site of an old amusement park, Gothic buildings emerged representing the search for knowledge among spires, vistas, and cloistered gardens. From urban to pastoral settings, these photographs record transitory moments as well as an enduring commitment to the city and education.

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Images of America, Paperback

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Images of America, Paperback Wilkes-Barre, founded in 1769, is a city of changes: environmental changes brought on by the Susquehanna River and industrial changes that transformed a quiet farming community into a busy breaker town. When anthracite coal was discovered in the 1800s and massive coal breakers were built, immigrants from eastern, western, and southern Europe began to arrive. As these immigrants arrived, they changed the face of the city, creating their own communities and hamlets. Fortunately for the citizens of the Wyoming Valley, changes continue today, thanks to many forward-thinking men and women who see the potential in something old and take the time to make it new again.

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The University of the Arts

The University of the Arts The University of the Arts is the nation’s first and only university dedicated exclusively to education and training in the visual, design, performing, and media arts. Its history reflects Philadelphia’s rich heritage of artistic innovation and accomplishment as well as its important historical position in American industry and manufacturing. Since the 1870s, the university has been a dynamic force in Philadelphia’s vibrant artistic communities. The University of the Arts presents for the first time historic images gathered from the university’s archives and numerous cultural institutions. Featured scenes include the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, the Philadelphia Musical Academy, the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, the Philadelphia Dance Academy, and the architecture of John Haviland, Frank Furness, and Horace Trumbauer.

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Hudson River State Hospital

Hudson River State Hospital For 141 years, Hudson River State Hospital was home to tens of thousands of individuals suffering from mental illness.Famous architects Frederick Clark Withers and Calvert Vaux drafted the main building in 1869. The facility grew from a 208-acre parcel in 1871 with seven patients to 752 acres with five dozen separate buildings containing nearly 6,000 patients in 1954. The main building was constructed on a Kirkbride plan, a treating philosophy centered around an ornate building of equal proportions staffed by employees who integrated dignity and compassion into health care. Famous architects Frederick Clark Withers and Calvert Vaux drafted the main building in 1869. The landscape was penned by Frederick Law Olmsted, perhaps best known for the design of New York City’s Central Park.

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Remains To Be Seen

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:Remains To Be SeenISBN13:9780992433215ISBN10:0992433215Author:Frankel, David (Author)Description:Remains To Be Seen Provides An Introduction To The Prehistoric Archaeology Of Australia Through A Series Of Case Studies Of Different Types Of Sites And Areas Of Research It Exposes The Data, Methods And Approaches Used To Investigate The Past Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:David FrankelPublication Date:2014-01-22Weight:0.72 lbsDimensions:0.38” H x 9.69” L x 7.44” WNumber of Pages:178Language:English

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Ethnic Composition Book College Ruled 160 Pages

Book Details Title: Ethnic Composition Book College Ruled 160 Pages Item Condition: New Author: Journals and Notebooks ISBN 10: 1541966228 Publisher: Journals & Notebooks ISBN 13: 9781541966222 Published On: 2019-04-01 SKU: 4444-ING-9781541966222 Binding: Paperback Language: english Edition: – List Price: – At AwesomeBooks we believe that good quality and speed of service is what pleases our customers and according to this we have a product guarantee on all our books. All used books sold by AwesomeBooks: Will be clean, not soiled or stained. All pages will be present and undamaged. Books will be free of page markings. Some pages may be slightly dog-eared through previous use. The spine may show some creasing through previous use. Ultimately we would never send any book we would not pick up and read ourselves. All new books sold by AwesomeBooks: Will be completely new, sourced from the publisher. Wrapped carefully to prevent damage or curling of book edges. 100% money back guarantee If you are not satisfied for any reason, simply drop us an email and we will give you a 100% refund upon returning the item. If you are not happy then neither are we. Shipping Details Destination Average Shipping Speed(delivered to your door) Postage and Packaging USA 5-14 Days Free Worldwide 7-21 Days $0.99 If your order has not be reached you within a maximum of 21 days please contact us and we will respond immediately to help. Return Policy At AwesomeBooks, we believe our customers should feel free to order any of our products in the knowledge that they can return anything back within 30 days of purchasing an item for any reason. We will not make it awkward, if you want to return something then all you have to do is ask! Simply drop us an email to the address given on your order confirmation email or login to your paypal account used for payment and send us an email from there. For defects or problems caused before receipt of an item we will of course provide full instructions on how to return the item to us. For other issues (perhaps you did not like a product or it did not live up to expectations), we are happy to refund all costs but require the buyer to pay the return postage cost. Once you drop us an email requesting a return, we will let you know the precise return method quickly and conveniently.

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